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09-January-2018
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The plaque commemorates the bicentenary of the visits by Governor Macquarie in 1815 for the the first divine service west of the Blue Mountains, the building of Cox`s Road and two bridges, and the establishment of a military base. 

Location

Address:Jenolan Caves Road, Glenroy Historic Site, Hartley, 2790
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.548791
Long: 150.148332
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Actual Event Start Date:30-April-1815
Actual Event End Date:30-April-2015

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 30th April, 2015
Front Inscription

GLENROY BICENTENARY

Commemorating The Visits By Governor Macquarie To Glenroy, The First Divine Service West Of The Blue Mountains, The Building Of Coxs Road, The First Two Bridges West Of The Blue Mountains And The Establishment Of The Military Depot.

30th April, 2015

Lithgow City Council
Assisted By The Barber Family.

Source: MA
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